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Thursday, 28 April 2016

Sleep is probably the thing we humans do more than anything else our entire lives. You think will all those hours of experience we’d be better at it, huh? For some reason sleep deprivations, restless nights and lack of shut-eye can happen to us all.

I would always value my sleep, and I believe it helped me; especially in school. Instead of the classic ‘all-nighter’ I’d make sure to go to bed very early. After a good night’s sleep I’d then study for a shorter amount of time, but with a fresh mind. I believe this helped me comprehend and remember my new knowledge.

Sleep does happen differently to everyone. Some of us fall asleep deep and fast. Some of us are very light sleepers. REM cycles differ from person to person.

Take a look at some of these innovative ideas for hitting the hay. I know I’ll be trying them out.

Saturday, 23 April 2016

(You can select subtitles in English to solve your doubts about what you are listening)

“You’re a fishmonger!” By taking a closer look at Shakespeare’s words--specifically his insults--we see why he is known as a master playwright whose works transcend time and appeal to audiences all over the world.

Try this test to know if you have understood and learnt about Shakespeare's plays.

Thursday, 21 April 2016

Today, about one-tenth of the world’s population are southpaws. Why are such a small proportion of people left-handed -- and why does the trait exist in the first place? Daniel M. Abrams investigates how the uneven ratio of lefties and righties gives insight into a balance between competitive and cooperative pressures on human evolution.After watching the video try the test to know how much you have learnt.

Friday, 1 April 2016

April Fool’s Day is an informal holiday that occurs every year on April 1st. On that day, it is common for people to pull pranks (jokes that make other people look silly). Have you ever wondered how that tradition started?

Watch this video to find out the history of April Fool’s Day. As you watch it, see if you can answer the comprehension questions below. This video would work best with an advanced ESL learner, because the speaker talks very quickly. I hope you enjoy this ESL listening activity!